Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #101

When Mr. Weatherbee accidentally plays a music tape from Dilton, he’s shocked to find the entire faculty suddenly acting unusually kind—until Betty wonders if a similar tape could finally make Archie notice her. With Dilton’s help, she sets out to craft a tune that might just change his heart.

In "Serf Turf," Reggie throws a chaotic "Flunky Day" fundraiser where students bid to claim servants for the day—only to end up with Archie and Veronica as his reluctant laborers. With a mix of playful schemes and classic Riverdale antics, the story follows the unlikely duo as they're put to work, turning the schoolyard into a whirlwind of errands and mischievous energy.

Betty’s essay victory earns her a trip to New York City for a scholarship showdown, but Veronica isn’t ready to let her friend have all the glory—especially when she discovers two other finalists are plotting to ruin Betty’s chance.

Betty’s sudden announcement that she’s found a wallet containing two tickets to the grand ball sends waves through the school, with every boy scrambling to win her favor—though not all of them are after the tickets. As the competition heats up, Jo watches the chaos unfold, caught between amusement and something a little more complicated.

Betty’s first week as an intern at the local news station is anything but smooth—between the rush of deadlines and the towering ego of star reporter Mandy Moffet, she’s already overwhelmed. But when she interviews bystanders at the new park’s unveiling, a surprising lead pulls her into a story bigger than she ever imagined.

Veronica’s latest project—curating a photo album of every attractive boy at Riverdale High—has Archie feeling overlooked, until Betty takes matters into her own hands. She launches her own mug book, filling it with nothing but pictures of Archie, turning his quiet moment of jealousy into a sweet, unexpected tribute.

When Mr. Lodge launches a company basketball team to boost morale, he relies on a computer to pick the perfect players—only to realize too late that the algorithm didn’t account for height. Now, the team’s lineup is a surprisingly short collection of employees, and the real challenge isn’t winning games, it’s just getting the ball in the hoop.

In "Dancing Daddyo," the gang tries to throw a dance party at Veronica’s house, but constant noise complaints from Mr. Lodge and a bridge club on the terrace force them to keep moving. When the search for a quiet spot leads Archie to an unused corner of the mansion, he stumbles upon a surprising solution—though it’s not quite what anyone expected.

When Betty and Veronica accidentally land the gig hosting a late-night talk show after the regular host quits, their enthusiasm quickly turns to chaos—especially when they decide to air school gossip as prime-time entertainment. The fallout is immediate, and by morning, everyone they know is furious at the two for airing their secrets on national TV.

Archie stumbles upon a heartfelt love letter in Betty’s album and panics, convinced she’s falling for a secret admirer named Pookie. In a flurry of over-the-top gestures and gifts, he tries to win her back—only to discover the letter was actually written by her dad to her mom decades ago.

Reggie’s been spinning tales about his skills in woodcarving and skeet shooting, but when Mr. Lodge decides to put his money where his mouth is, the pressure’s on. Now he’s stuck proving his supposed talents in front of everyone, with the stakes rising fast.

In "Attitude Adjustment," Mr. Lodge finds himself stalled in his plans to build a new office tower when he discovers the last piece of land he needs is owned by the reclusive Frederick Andrews. With his ambitions on the line, he turns to Archie—his usual foil—for help, launching a surprisingly humble campaign to win over the Andrews family and, in the process, mend fences with the boy he's always teased.

Veronica launches a boutique to sell her unused clothes, thrilled by her new venture—until she spots a dress she’s never worn being bought by a woman who clearly doesn’t fit it. The mystery of the shopper and the strange choice of garment leave her both curious and unsettled.

In "Football Fever," Betty tries to distract Archie from his obsession with football for one evening, but every corner they turn is filled with football references she must carefully deflect—each one threatening to pull him back into the game. With humor and heart, the story captures the playful tension between friendship and rivalry, all while keeping Archie firmly in the grip of the season’s biggest passion.